Glendale, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Glendale, CA is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), working battery, and proper fluid levels.

Remove accessories: Take off custom parts, bike racks, or loose items that could fall off during transport.

Document condition: Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Glendale car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Glendale, CA. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance to protect your vehicle during transport.

Before your Glendale car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle from pickup in Glendale through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Glendale, CA, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, scheduling even earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why booking early helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can group your car with other vehicles heading to the same area
• More scheduling options: You’ll have flexible pickup dates that work with your timeline
• Peak season planning: Summer months and holidays get busy, so book 3-4 weeks ahead during these times

If you need last-minute service, don’t worry. Sherpa Auto Transport can often arrange pickup within a few days, though it may cost more and have limited scheduling options.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. This gives our team the best chance to find you an affordable carrier and your preferred pickup time.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open transport is the most common and budget-friendly option where your car is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other vehicles. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Glendale residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car or want maximum protection. Check out our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service in Glendale, CA. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses in Glendale. Our carrier will come right to your location – whether that’s your driveway, apartment complex, or workplace.

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or parking restrictions common in some Glendale neighborhoods. If this happens, don’t worry – our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange separate transportation. It’s our most popular service option for Glendale residents.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!